Essays about: "fuelwood"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the word fuelwood.

  1. 11. Fuelwood on the Fringes : An analysis of conflict surrounding fuelwood access on the Southern boundary of Borjomi-Kharagauli Protected Areas, Georgia

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Anders Sjöstrand; [2016]
    Keywords : Conservation; access; political ecology; fuelwood; Georgia; Borjomi;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the contested struggles for fuelwood extraction and protection around the Borjomi-Kharagauli Protected Areas (BKPA) of central Georgia in light of wider debates over the reconciliation of biodiversity conservation and livelihood security in the developing world. Particular focus is given to conflicts over local peoples’ struggles in accessing fuelwood and the ways and extentto which these struggles are influenced by broader forces. READ MORE

  3. 12. Agroforestry in Sierra Leone –examining economic potential with carbon sequestration

    University essay from Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : Kristian Björkemar; [2014]
    Keywords : Sierra Leone; carbon trade; carbon sequestration; agroforestry; Makari;

    Abstract : This thesis aimed to examine the possibilities and benefits of implementing agroforestry projects in Sierra Leone by comparing different agroforestry systems used in a Tanzanian project that consider carbon sequestration. Farmers involved in this type of projects get income from sold carbon credits as well as from other products that an agroforestry system could provide. READ MORE

  4. 13. Geografiska mönster av skogsbränsleflöden för Jämtlands län

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Anders Wittenström; [2013]
    Keywords : bränsleved; grot; linjärprogramering; terminal; transport;

    Abstract : Biobränslen står i dagsläget för 20 % av Sveriges tillförda energi. Användandet av förnyelsebara källor förväntas öka till 50 % år 2020 i enighet med det EU gemensamma 20-20 målen. Balansen mellan förbrukning och tillgång på skogsbränslen beskrivs som ojämnt fördelad över landet. READ MORE

  5. 14. Characterization and utilization of agroforestryresidues as energy source in Brazil

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemivetenskap (CHE)

    Author : Muhammad Abdul Hayee; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Brazil is very much rich in agriculture and forestry. The agro industry occupies an area of 28840726 ha. The more important crops are sugarcane (7080920 ha), rice (289030 ha), wheat (1853220 ha), coconut (283205 ha), cassava (1894460 ha), corn (13767400 ha) and grass (140000 ha). These crops generated 597 million tons of residues. READ MORE

  6. 15. Produktivitetseffekter av flerträdshantering

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Andreas Rönnqvist; [2011]
    Keywords : Gallring; Flerträd; Skördare;

    Abstract : The main purpose of this study is to investigate the productivity effects of multiple tree handling in thinnings. Other important elements have been to investigate in which extent multi-tree handling is used in stands with different stem volumes and the impact of collecting partially delimbed fuelwood assortments has on harvesting performance. READ MORE